self-esteem

“Narcissism is named after Narcissus, a character from the Greek mythology, who fell in love with his own reflection in the mirror. According to Donald W. Black, narcissists are self-absorbed and constantly need to bolster his or her…

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love,” wrote E.A. Bucchianeri. We all know how steep that price can be when it comes to the heart. A truly horrible breakup can create a sense of depression, lower our…

“The narc has been living in denial of their humanity and normal vulnerable feelings for so long there is an entire life time of unexpressed, repressed emotions rotting in the depths of their psyche. This is why they cannot stand to be…

If you grew up in the early 90's, like I did, Kurt Cobain is one of those rare musical talents we got exposed to that can only be described as an icon. Nirvana was one of those bands like the Beatles that exploded onto the music scene in…

Being an empath is a difficult thing. It can change the way that you relate to others, and even to yourself. In a way, your heart is just too open for other people’s emotions and sometimes all of that emotional baggage in the air may…

We all know that people who over-indulge in social media can skew toward the narcissistic. Study after study has proven this. Also, we can see it with our eyes. However, recent research shows that our image of the self-absorbed selfie taker…

Nobody enters into a marriage planning to get divorced - and somehow, nearly half of American partnerships end this way. Most often, we attribute separation to the simple and unacceptable behaviors that we can easily understand. She slept…

Myriad reasons exist behind the development of healthy self-confidence...and lack thereof. People with low self-confidence have histories that are often difficult, troubling or just transient: anything from childhood abuse to simply moving…

Many things are easier said than done in life – including keeping your game fresh around the ladies and remaining full of fresh and uplifting confidence, even when you feel less than stellar. The key to gaining lasting confidence around…

“Nice people don't necessarily fall in love with nice people,” wrote Jonathan Franzen. His words may sound harsh, but they are absolutely true. Kindness and generosity often seem to make us even more vulnerable to unhealthy relationships.…